Friends and family vouch that he treats his workouts like a ritual. He will not miss. He is at the gym
90 minutes, 6 days/week. I mean he could have every excuse in the world to not get there! He also goes first thing in the morning. Which for many people is the best time to go because as the day unfolds, so does your pile of excuses.

What do you think is the number one reason Obama never misses a workout? Well, he says it is his number one stress reliever. I’m sure the guy has many legitimate reasons to be stressed! He also says that it clears his head.

I just think it sends an excellent message when the leader of a country takes his physical health seriously. He knows that being in excellent physical shape will help him to be the best leader he can.

We are all very fortunate to have not only a charismatic leader, but a person that is in top physical health and will therefore be capable of leading the country to the best of his abilities.

Cheers to health,

Angie
ISSA – C.P.T., B.Ed.

So what did you think of that experience? Pretty cool interaction there eh? Would you like to see more videos like this?

I’d love to hear from you. Share your thoughts in the comment box below.

Empower Your Mind… and Your Body Will Follow

Scott Tousignant

Here’s a video of a fun and active day that I recently shared with my family. You’ll crack up at the 2:44 mark in the video. You have to watch it to see what I’m talking about

During this family adventure we went on a 1 mile boardwalk, hiked through the forest, rode our bikes for 3 miles, walked along the beach, climbed trees and rocks, and simply had an all around great time.

The active family lifestyle keeps us in great shape, makes fitness fun, and brings us closer as a family. On the flip side if we were not already in great health and physically fit, this trip to Point Pelee National Park would have not been anywhere remotely close to as much fun as it was for us.

When you make your health your #1 priority it allows you to experience life to the fullest. That’s what we all deserve!

I would love to hear from you today. Share with me the family activities that you enjoy doing. How do these experiences impact the way that you approach fitness and fat loss?

Health and fitness are meant to be enjoyed, not a task that you dread. Lets put the fun back in fitness!

Empower Your Mind… and Your Body Will Follow!

Scott Tousignant

To kick off “Craig Ballantyne Week” here at Unstoppable Fat Loss, I would like you to do this great workout for the abs that Craig has put together. As you can see from Craig’s picture he certainly knows what it takes to get a great set of abs.

Like Craig, I don’t do sit ups or crunches during my ab workouts and I don’t spend a lot of time working my abs either. If you want great abs, the majority of your success will come from a solid nutrition plan.

6 Minute Ab Workout

www.TurbulenceTrainingProgram.com

I have also included Part 1 of an interview series that I did with Craig last year. He shared some great tips that I would like to pass on to you. In this audio you will learn the benefits of having a backup plan as well as the importance of having a structured program.

Why Am I Making Such A Big Deal About Craig Ballantyne and Turbulence Training

First of all, I have a great deal of respect for Craig. He’s a true leader in our industry. He has done a significant amount of research and continues to learn new methods to help you burn fat in the fastest time possible. But that’s not what impresses me the most about Craig.

My respect for him has grown since I had the opportunity to meet him in person in September. It was during this time that I really got the chance to see just how much he values his readers and customers. He truly goes above and beyond to help you succeed.

He understands and listens to his readers. He delivers what they are asking for and he has fun in the process.

There are definitely things that I don’t see eye to eye with Craig on, and there’s nothing wrong with that. I still cringe when I see him use the phrase, “long boring cardio”, because long duration cardio is fun and effective for me.

But that’s one of the things that I like about Craig and his Turbulence Training program. He found a system that works for him and many others, and he stands behind it 100%. The program appeals to and works for the busy person who simply can’t make the time for long duration cardio and who doesn’t enjoy doing it.

But like I said, what really has me impressed is the amount of free content that he has been pumping out lately. His videos have been outstanding and I’m sure that you are going to enjoy them just as much as I have.

Give the abs workout a try and let me know how it felt. Listen to the 16 minute audio and let me know what you think.

If you are not following Craig Ballantyne, I recommend that you get on his newsletter and learn more about his Turbulence Training Program at www.TurbulenceTrainingProgram.com

He’s a great guy that wants you to succeed. I’ve used his programs and they work. It definitely provides great variety to my yearly training.

If you are a TT member and fan, feel free to share your experiences below in the comment box.

Empower Your Mind, and Your Body Will Follow…

Scott Tousignant

Chris said, “Life is about movement!” It doesn’t get an simpler than that, yet that’s often what holds us back. We spend too much time seeking out the latest and greatest strategies and end up experiencing paralysis by analysis and nothing happens.

That first step can be the most difficult, but once you take it momentum is on your side. It doesn’t matter if you are doing hardcore weight training, yoga, Pilates, Tai Chi, or any other form of exercise. What matters most is that you make the time on a daily basis to get your butt moving.

As Chris said, “It doesn’t matter if you walk like a frog, turtle, or duck, just get moving.” He said that with a smirk on his face, and I gather the point that he was trying to make was to have fun when you are being active.

So what type of movement are you doing today?

I already did my 7 minute workout from Jon Benson’s 7 Minute Muscle program and am about to head out the door and go for a 30 minute bike ride along the Belle River.

I am typing this while watching Angie in the next room doing her workout from The Fit Chic program and I know that she’s going for a brisk walk while I play with the kids after dinner.

Ya, you better believe that play time with my kids counts as a great workout. I sweat just as much chasing them as I do at the gym and I love every second of it. Tonight we are playing army tag or ball tag. We’ll have to see what Shayne and Noelle decide.

Live is about movement so lets get active!

Scott Tousignant

We had a few vacations planned and, yes, I did get a bit ‘too relaxed’ about my workout schedule. However, I now feel SO READY to get focused on an action plan and stick to it. I have been working out very hard following Nick Nillson’s, “Gluteus to the Maximus” program. I was also doing the Fit Chic 10 minute Express Workouts. I really noticed more muscle definition in my legs! I am getting compliments on how toned and lean they look. I love that. There are times when I think that my body is ‘used to’ being the kind of shape that it is and I’ve always found it very tough to firm up my legs. However, Nick’s INTENSE leg exercises did bring me to the next level that I needed.

For those of you who followed the challenge, I’d love to hear your feedback! Personally, I think that I should have made the challenge for 6-8 weeks. I need to spice up my routine at about that time. However, going for 12 weeks was beneficial for those who may have taken a vacation and/or became ill. At least you know that you have ample amount of time to gain some muscle and tone up.

Now I am ready for a new challenge. On Tuesday September 2, 2008 I will begin to follow Jon Benson’s ‘Every Other Day Diet‘. I have followed this nutrition plan in the past and achieved amazing results. I found his visual aids and simple meal ideas very easy to implement. I despise the word, ‘diet’ and have never followed one in my life. I just try to feed my body healthy foods. This is why I can follow Jon’s plan. I don’t see it as a diet because I never felt restricted. If there was a day that I felt hunger and it was not a cue for water, I would simply eat. You should never ignore a true hunger pain!

I will also once again follow the Fit Chic Year of Workouts. I love the 20 minutes of intensity and am looking forward to the variety in the program. I will aim for a couple of early morning walks on an empty stomach. I will also incorporate some HIIT (High Intensity Interval Training) training and long duration cardio.

I will make myself accountable by reporting to all of you on my progress. Why do I want to challenge myself again? This is so important to ask yourself! I want to feel ENERGIZED again. I want to wake up in the morning and jump out of bed because I KNOW how great I will feel once I workout and feed myself a nutritious meal.

My biggest weakness is my eating habits. They are not always the best. No one is perfect! I do always try to improve and that is what I focus on. My assignment will be to understand why I want to snack late at night after the kids are asleep. This is my time that I begin to open the cupboards and the fridge…most of the time I am not even hungry. I’ve associated relaxing on the couch with munching on something. So now that I am aware of this, I really want to be more in control of it.

I will need to really try to be consciously aware of what does my body really want? Do I just need to unwind and I’ve associated food with that? Most likely. This is very common in most people. Maybe I just need a bath and to read a good book. If I am truly hungry I need to give myself a choice of healthy foods. I will choose my favourite, ‘apple slices with natural peanut butter…’ or carrots or a salad. I will save my ‘popcorn’ as a treat 2x/week if I so desire. Now that I have ‘voiced’ my plan I feel much more prepared mentally for this challenge! I recommend that you do this too:)

I think it is so important to challenge yourself like this. You always want to look for ways to improve.

Let me know if you have any questions regarding Jon’s program, I will be glad to give you my input on it.

Have an awesome day!

Cheers to health,

Angie
ISSA-C.P.T.